Lesson 1 : We worked in walk and trot - and Kim and Ethan cantered. Today we used trotting poles on the long diagonals to ensure had impulsion and were steering accurately. The ride spent some time riding without stirrups and escorted. Chris rode Rupert, Kim rode Sultan, Bradley rode Conker and Ethan rode George. Bradley achieved a good rising trot - and everyone clapped.

Lesson 2 : Today we concentrated on making our ponies walk forward - and steering. we used the trotting poles and figures of eight to make sure we steered into the corners to get a straight line across the poles. If we didn't make our pony walk fast enough they kicked the poles. Lucy on Ivan sat very straight and used the mirrors to check her position. Daisy on Sultan sat beautifully. Damaris on Conker concentrated and used her legs. Beth on Shamus concentrated. We rode without stirrups - and with a knot in the reins - not at the same time !!

Lesson 3 : Orla on Harvey, Cody on Ivan and Tabitha on Bally used the trotting poles and rode figures of eight. We rode without stirrups and practised halting and walking on. The group finished with races up and down the school.